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Dr. Gaffar Syed, MD

Dr. Gaffar Syed, MD

Internal Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Gaffar Syed, MD is an internist in Frederick, MD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in 2004. He is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

801 Toll House Ave Ste H4 Frederick, MD 21701
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Syed specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
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Dr. Syed's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Syed

3.3
31 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 star
52%
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4 star
6%
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3 star
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1 star
42%
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Absolutely the best. Highly recommend!
The first thing you will notice when you enter the door is how friendly the staff is. I have been a customer for so long that I know most of the staff by name. Both Dr. Gaffar Syed and Samiya Mohiuddin are very knowledgeable, caring and mild tempered. This is so important because they always take the time to talk about the concerns, explain options and provide solutions! Thank you Dr. Gaffer Syed, Samiya Mohiuddin, Morgan, Ashley and the rest of the team. I really appreciate your medical support in keeping me healthy and happy. I always leave feeling better!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Crystal Lyles Ganias – Mar 19, 2025
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danger to the community
I came to this doctor about a year ago for my diabetes care hoping for him to be my new primary care doctor while in the appointment his nurses who were doing the pre-appointment vitals were making jokes about how he pushes patients through quickly and doesn’t spend too much time with a single patient he then entered the room did not look at me did not examine me looked at my chart and said that I was a type two diabetic who was trying to Ruin their life. Turns out after getting another doctor he was completely wrong. First of all I was not a type to diabetic. I was actually a type one diabetic that Frederick health misdiagnosed I do not recommend anyone see this doctor ever. I personally feel that he has a danger to the community.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Kurt Bosse – Aug 01, 2024
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Excellent Doctor with a welcoming staff. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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MH-L – Jun 04, 2024
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Awful Service
Went there 3 times in 2 years and every single time I was disappointed, and my mistake to keep going back. They never call back to give you your lab or test results, they never follow up on your follow-up. Their behavior is awful. I called 4 times in 3 weeks asking them about the result of my X-Ray. They kept telling me 'We will let the provider know and will give you a call back'. They never did in 3 weeks. They NEVER apologized. Extremely unprofessional service in their Frederick location. will never go back. Don't waste your time and money please.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 30, 2024
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Excellent Doctor
Dr. Syed is a caring, knowledgable doctor who takes time with each patient. He also has an excellent staff that help to make office visits a positive experience. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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M HL – Nov 11, 2022
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Dr Syed is an excellent, caring Doctor. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Happy Patient – Jun 30, 2022
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Teri O'Neil is a genuine, through and consummate health care professional. Dr. Syed is caring, knowledgeable and an attentive listener. The support staff is welcoming and very helpful. I will be a patient here with Teri and Dr. Syed for as long as I live in this area. I highly recommend. There are not enough laudatory adjectives to give them the highest rating possible.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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John C Fitzpatrick – Jul 09, 2021
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I am a patient of Dr. Syed . This practice is the best practice I have ever been to . They listen to you , and will take time to explain things about your concerns. I am so glad I made the switch to here .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Michael Butler – Jul 23, 2020
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Highly recommend Dr. Syed, an excellent internist. He is professional, friendly and thoughtful with diagnoses and treatments. My husband and I are glad to be his patients. (Also has great staff, too).
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Dec 07, 2019
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I've been seeing Dr Syed for several years. Initially, I was not impressed but due to insurance restrictions, I stayed with him. Over the past few years, my experience and opinion has changed. He's hired knowledgable and congenial assistance, incorporated online technology for appointment setting, and notifications. The wait times in-office are still too long, but other than that, I've become quite pleased with this practice!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Tommy D'Aquino, Frederick, MD – Nov 21, 2019
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Front desk is awesome in welcoming and scheduling appointment. I feel like they understand your a a patient and wants to assist you. Dr Syed is fantastic with his patients and he listens to you, he is prompt with time too. Their office keeps appointment time and that is very rare with my past experience
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Jennifer in Frederick , MD – Nov 17, 2018
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Worst office ever. Highly unprofessional. I waited for 2 hours to get a letter signed.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Amanda in Frederick – Mar 16, 2018
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Dr. Syed is excellent in every way. I have been a patient for 11 years, and am totally satisfied with his services and care. He is eminently qualified, professional, attentive, pleasant, and easy to contact and see. He is compassionate and responsive. I am marrried to a physician who also thinks highly of Dr. Syed I highly recommend Dr. Syed to anyone
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Frederick, MD – Jun 20, 2017
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Dr. Syed is an excellent doctor who seems to genuinely care about his patient. He took time to listen to my medical issues and did not try to hurry me out. His staff is efficient, friendly, and thorough. I would recommend him as a PCP to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jeff in Frederick, MD – May 31, 2017
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Very nice and very patience
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Keenan moore in Frederick, MD – May 31, 2017
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The staffs and Dr.Syed are very patience and is very understanding. I love that office because there office is children friendly and it's close to for me to get there. Also Dr.Syed has a lot of patience and will to work with like that very hard head but seen I've started seeing him I've been taking better care of myself .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Brittany Wallen Paul in Frederick, MD – May 25, 2017
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I have been a patient of Dr. Syeds for a number of years, and am satisfied with the care I'm receiving.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Frederick, MD – May 25, 2017
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Good doctor... My cholesterol and sugar was high.. put memon right track with medicine and its going good health !!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Maz – Feb 23, 2017
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Dr. Gaffar Syed, MD is an internist in Frederick, MD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in 2004. He is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center

    Medical School, 2004
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Internal Medicine
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  • Arabic

  • Hindi

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Locations

Practice

Gaffar A Syed MD PA801 Toll House Ave Ste H4 Frederick, MD 21701
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Frederick Health Hospital

    400 W 7th St
    Frederick, MD 21701
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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